42DD Downpipe

[a239947]

My tips are just some cheap ones from an online exhaust shop. They cost me about $50 posted so real cheap but they look pretty good and are real loud on WOT being single walled, they're like megaphones!

[prh1973]

Silver only unfortunately. If you want black, have a look at the tips that 42DD (42 Draft Designs) sell, and also see Frazza from this forum. Frazza was importing some gloss black tips from o'seas and i think they were a BMW part.

Me thinks I will contact Frazza for more info on the black ones

[prh1973]

An updated clip of my exhaust sound 42DD catted and resonated downpipes stock rear exhaust with Rob Bliss exhaust tips.

https://youtu.be/xPrcsRuIGMA

[Lucas_R]

Hows the fitment of the 42DD downpipe? I wonder if 42DD have revised the design in the last few years (doubt it but who knows), because it left a lot to be desired when i had one.

I cant fault the sound though - with the cat and resonator it sounded great.

[prh1973]

42DD Downpipe

I've had no fitment issues at all. I had a crack in the resonator baffle and they sent a replacement out from America under warranty. More than happy with the product and service. The sound is the best I have heard from a aftermarket downpipe.

[denno201]

Hey guys,
looking to get a 42DD downpipe for my Mk6 GTI and came across this. Do you guys have the alum/steel pipes or stainless?
I was looking at this same setup, resonated with cat, into stock cat-back - just not sure of material type.

D

[prh1973]

Mine is steel mate. If u are in Brisbane happy to catch up so you have a look and hear.

[h100vw]

Hey guys,
looking to get a 42DD downpipe for my Mk6 GTI and came across this. Do you guys have the alum/steel pipes or stainless?
I was looking at this same setup, resonated with cat, into stock cat-back - just not sure of material type.

D

I have the aluminised steel dp on my 8L S3, been on about 4 years. Doesn't look like new any more but far from dead.

[Lucas_R]

Hey guys,
looking to get a 42DD downpipe for my Mk6 GTI and came across this. Do you guys have the alum/steel pipes or stainless?
I was looking at this same setup, resonated with cat, into stock cat-back - just not sure of material type.

D

No need for a resonated downpipe on a Mk6 GTI as they have a resonator built into the catback section from factory (unlike the R which does not). So save yourself the cash and get a non-resonated downpipe for your GTI. I have the EuroJet downpipe on my MK6 GTI and the fitment is perfect - its about 5 years old now and has never had a single issue nor has it needed to be adjusted etc etc.

This is not my car, but you can see some pics of the EuroJet downpipe here: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...led-56947.html

The SPM/EuroJet downpipe is the best fitting downpipe for the Mk6 GTI, with the CTS close behind. I would never buy another 42DD downpipe after the issues i had with mine. It was rubbish.

[Dutch77]

I had no issues with my pipe, but will echo Lucas' sentiment about going non-resonated - it added a touch extra growl under heavy acceleration but otherwise barely noticeable.